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UAFS joins Arkansas Climate League for Green Energy Workshop
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, in association with the Arkansas Citizens’ Climate League, will present The River Valley Green Energy and Education Workshop from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the UAFS Center for Economic...
October 17, 2022
Haunted University to Fright and Delight Oct. 29
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will host a revamped Haunted Union this year, complete with a new name: the UAFS Haunted University. Hosted by the university’s Campus Activities Board (CAB,) the all-ages Halloween tradition will be...
October 10, 2022
UAFS Forges New Pathway with NWACC
Leaders from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith and the Northwest Arkansas Community College signed a Memorandum of Understanding today, Oct. 5, 2022, that will create a seamless pathway for NWACC students who hope to transfer to UAFS.
October 07, 2022
$18.7 Million Gift to Double Nursing Grads, Expand Arts Programs
In a ballroom packed to the brim Friday, September 9, 2022, the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith announced the largest single gift in its 94-year history – a transformational $18.7 million from the Windgate Foundation that will radically empower...
September 09, 2022
UAFS Little Lions Child Development Center Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has announced a partnership with the Arkansas Department of Human Services which will award more than $1 Million to UAFS to help construct and staff an early childhood education center.
September 06, 2022
Antioch Partnership Welcomes Students with Full 'Fridges.
The college students who will live in UAFS’s Sebastian Commons apartments will have some help keeping the fridge full this year.
August 15, 2022
Williams Honored in NWA Business 40 Under 40
The warmth and welcome Christy Williams projects explain her career success and inclusion in this year’s Forty Under 40 list, published by the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. Williams, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations...
August 15, 2022
London Leads at UAFS
This fall, students at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith will work with a slate of rock-star student affairs professionals thanks to a series of strategic hires and promotions in the Student Life Office, beginning with Stephanie London, who...
August 09, 2022
UAFS Move-in to Welcome New, Returning Students
The excitement is building for students at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, where move-in weekend for on-campus housing will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 18, through Saturday, Aug. 20.
August 09, 2022Library Acquisition Adds Vital Sources for Research
On the eve of the new academic year, the Boreham Library has added a powerful research tool for student and faculty research.
August 09, 2022
Cecilia Flores, Mexican-American Graduate Forges Path to Success
“It was difficult being the first child of an immigrant family,” said Cecilia Flores, who holds a Bachelor of Business and Administration degree with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
July 22, 2022
UAFS Earns Two Global Awards for Educational Advancement
Today the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) announced the 2022 Circle of Excellence Award winners. The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith earned two global awards, a Grand Gold award in the student-oriented digital campaigns...
June 22, 2022
UAFS Business Dean Earns Women In Business Award
At the heart of everything, Dr. Latisha Settlage believes making connections is the key to success in business and life.
June 20, 2022
Spring 2022 Deans List Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has released the Dean's List for the spring 2022 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
June 20, 2022
Summer Reading: Juneteenth Edition
In celebration of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, John Blue, executive director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at UAFS compiled this incredible list of works that explore,...
June 18, 2022Summer Music Camps Return to UAFS
The UAFS Music and Theatre Department will offer two exciting and fun music camps this month for area students.
June 08, 2022
Boots to Business Veteran Entrepreneurship Course Slated for Jun. 7
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Center at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith, will host Boots to Business Reboot, an entrepreneurial education and training program specifically geared for veterans, active duty service members, and...
June 03, 2022
Dr. Shadow Robinson Selected as Next UAFS Provost
University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Chancellor, Dr. Terisa Riley, announced this week the appointment of Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson as the next provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, effective July 1, 2022.
May 23, 2022Criminal Justice Students Tour Crawford County Jail
Even though they signed up for an online course, several students in two UAFS criminal justice courses were glad to turn themselves in to the Crawford County Justice Center last month as part of a class experience.
May 23, 2022
Research Symposium Winners Announced
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has announced the 15 best research presentations delivered at the 15th Annual Student Research Symposium.
May 13, 2022Media Relations
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